Ontario Predators

Below a first try to gather the in Ontario available predators. Are you missing something, just let me know.

Biological control options for Ontario strawberries

A practical comparison of commercially supplied beneficial organisms that may fit protected strawberry production in Ontario. No efficacy rating is shown: performance depends strongly on pest identification, crop conditions, timing and release strategy.
Aphids Adalia bipunctata Predatory beetle Koppert Canada Not publicly available
APHIDALIA
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Anystis baccarum Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anystis baccarum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
24 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Release location in the cropRecommendation for the release location; RH > 70%. No complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphelinus abdominalis Parasitic wasp Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Aphelinus abdominalis
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
15–35 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 21 days at 21.5°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphelinus abdominalis Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Not publicly available
APHILIN
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Aphidius colemani Parasitic wasp Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 0.1 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
Aphidius colemani
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07 · 20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07 · 18–25 °C (2023)
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateMain value from the newer sheet. The older 2023 sheet states 18–25°C and RH 60–80%; these values have not been combined into a new range.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius colemani Parasitic wasp Biobee Canada Preventive: 0.1 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
BioAphidius
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
20–30 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateAccording to BioBee, adults are inactive below 15°C. No complete upper activity limit stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius colemani Parasitic wasp Crop Defenders Preventive: 0.1 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
Aphidius colemani
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 10 days at 25°C and 14 days at 21°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%; reduced efficacy above 30°C.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius colemani Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Preventive: 0.1 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
APHIPAR
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateEfficacy declines above 30 °C.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius colemani + Aphidius ervi Parasitic-wasp mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Aphidius colemani & ervi
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Aphidius ervi Parasitic wasp Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²; 3 releases
Curative: 2 per m²; 3 releases *
Aphidius ervi
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
18–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–80%; the optimum refers to daytime temperature.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius ervi Parasitic wasp Biobee Canada Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²; 3 releases
Curative: 2 per m²; 3 releases *
BioErvi
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Aphidius ervi Parasitic wasp Crop Defenders Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²; 3 releases
Curative: 2 per m²; 3 releases *
Aphidius ervi
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 10 days at 25°C and 14 days at 21°C according to the A. ervi paragraph.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.The ideal greenhouse climate paragraph on this page names Aphidius colemani; those values have therefore not been assigned to A. ervi.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius ervi Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²; 3 releases
Curative: 2 per m²; 3 releases *
ERVIPAR
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateNot effective above 30 °C.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius matricariae Parasitic wasp Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Aphidius matricariae
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedApplication guide · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateInstructions specify 22–25°C in the shade for adult emergence. This has not been classified as an optimum for control in the crop.Application guide · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidius matricariae Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Not publicly available
APHIPAR-M
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza Predatory gall midge Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 0.2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
Aphidoletes aphidimyza
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
21–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07 · 21–25 °CApplication guide · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH around 70%. Optimum from the 2023 species sheet. The 2025 instructions separately specify 22–25°C for pupal emergence; this is not a complete activity range.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07Application guide · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza Predatory gall midge Biobee Canada Preventive: 0.2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
BioAphidoletes
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateCanadian sheet: night temperature >61°F (about 16.1°C) to ensure oviposition. High RH supports emergence; short days may induce diapause. No complete optimum stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza Predatory gall midge Crop Defenders Preventive: 0.2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
Aphidoletes aphidimyza
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–30 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 24 days at 21–25°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%; supplier specifies at least 16 hours of light. The night threshold is inconsistently given as 12°C / 61°F; not used as a numerical limit.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza Predatory gall midge Koppert Canada Preventive: 0.2 per m²
Light curative: 0.5 per m²
Curative: 1 per m² *
APHIDEND
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–30 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateEfficacy declines above 30 °C; high RH (> 70%) preferred.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Beneficial insect mix Mixed beneficial-insect product Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Bug Box
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Chrysoperla carnea
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Crop Defenders Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Chrysoperla carnea
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–28 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 25–30 days at 24°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Koppert Canada Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
CHRYSOPA
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
CHRYSOPA-E
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Coleomegilla maculata Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Coleomegilla maculata
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Didion longulum Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Supplier ratePreventive: 0.2–0.4 per m²; light or severe infestation: 0.5–1 per m²
Didion longulum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Beneficial nematode Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
BioHb
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Micromus variegatus Predatory brown lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Micromus variegatus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
15–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 4 °CCrop climateLower activity limit according to the supplier; no upper activity limit stated. Adults are mainly active at night.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Micromus variegatus Predatory brown lacewing Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Micromus variegatus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 4 °C (ondergrens / lower limit)Crop climateLife cycle: about 25–30 days at 24°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Activity down to about 4°C stated; no upper limit. The ideal greenhouse climate paragraph names Chrysoperla carnea; its optimum, RH and survival values have not been assigned to this species.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Nabis americoferus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Nabis americoferus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–28 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 50–70%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Aphids Steinernema carpocapsae Beneficial nematode Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
BioSc
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Aphids Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
BioSf
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Broad mites Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius andersoni
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
15–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–80%. Short days and cooler temperatures may induce diapause and reduce winter activity.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Broad mites Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius swirskii
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateGood performance at 20–32°C according to the species page; no complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Broad mites Neoseiulus californicus Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 5 per m²
Light curative: 25 per m²
Curative: 200 per m² *
Neoseiulus californicus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
16–32 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 40–80%. The sheet reports inactivity below 10°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Broad mites Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 200 per m²
Light curative: 300 per m²
Curative: 500 per m² *
Neoseiulus cucumeris
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >65%; no complete activity range stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Broad mites Neoseiulus fallacis Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Neoseiulus fallacis
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateThe sheet reports inactivity below 10°C. Development takes about 7–10 days at 25°C and 15–20 days at 15°C. These are development data, not an optimum or a complete activity range.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematode mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Nematodes Sentry
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Fungus gnats Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Dalotia coriaria
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil/substrate climateRH 50–80%; no complete activity range stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Biobee Canada Not publicly available
BioAtheta
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Fungus gnats Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Dalotia coriaria
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
25 °C (24 h)Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 21 days at 21°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Average greenhouse temperature over 24 hours; RH >60%. Does not survive flooding or freezing; no diapause under greenhouse conditions.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Koppert Canada Not publicly available
ATHETA
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Fungus gnats Gaeolaelaps gillespiei Soil-dwelling predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Gaeolaelaps gillespiei
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07Technical sheet · 2026-10-07 · 15–25 °C (2023)
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil/substrate climateNewer 2025 species sheet: optimum described as conditions suitable for plant roots, without a number; more active above 14°C. The older 2023 sheet states 15–25°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Soil-dwelling predator mix Soil-dwelling predator mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anatis TrioGuard
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Fungus gnats Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
BioSf
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Fungus gnats Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Steinernema feltiae
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Application conditionsApplication: 10–28°C in soil/growing media, or air temperature for sprays. Efficacy decreases outside this range. Moist substrate required; avoid direct sunlight. Mixing water: 15–20°C.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Koppert Canada Not publicly available
ENTONEM
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
14–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-05 · 14–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-06 · 14–26 °C
10–31 °CSoil/substrate or foliage, depending on applicationTemperature at the application site; follow the application method in the source.Climate source · 2026-10-05 · 10–31 °CClimate source · 2026-10-06
Fungus gnats Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 100 per m² *
Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
15–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil/substrate climateThe species sheet reports a life cycle of about 18 days at 20°C. Keep the substrate moist; this optimum is not a complete activity range.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 100 per m² *
Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil / growing mediaLife cycle: about 18 days at 20°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Effective from about 15°C in moist soil or growing media; no complete optimum or activity range stated.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Fungus gnats Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 100 per m² *
ENTOMITE-M
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 15 °CSoil/substrate climateCanadian supplier page: at least 15°C for successful use. Moist, loose substrate rich in organic matter; no numerical optimum stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Leafminers Diglyphus isaea Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Not publicly available
MIGLYPHUS
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Mealybugs Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Chrysoperla carnea
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Mealybugs Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–28 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 50–70%; the sheet reports increased activity above 16°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Mealybugs Lindorus lophanthae Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Lindorus lophanthae
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–30 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 5 °CCrop climateRH >60%; no complete lower and upper activity limits stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Mealybugs Micromus variegatus Predatory brown lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Micromus variegatus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
15–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 4 °CCrop climateLower activity limit according to the supplier; no upper activity limit stated. Adults are mainly active at night.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius andersoni
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
15–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–80%. Short days and cooler temperatures may induce diapause and reduce winter activity.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
BioAndersoni
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not statedClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateBroad activity range without numerical limits. Cooler temperatures and day lengths <10 hours may induce diapause.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius andersoni
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–28 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 8–12 days at 20–28°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH >65%.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
ANSO-MITE
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
ANSO-MITE PLUS
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Anystis baccarum Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anystis baccarum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
24 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Release location in the cropRecommendation for the release location; RH > 70%. No complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Beneficial insect mix Mixed beneficial-insect product Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Bug Box
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Chrysoperla carnea
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Dicyphus hesperus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Dicyphus hesperus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–35 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH ≥60%; the sheet specifies at least 13 hours of light and temperature >15°C. Life cycle about 5 weeks at 25°C and 8 weeks at 20°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Feltiella acarisuga Predatory gall midge Crop Defenders Light curative: 0.25 per m²
Curative: 10 per m² *
Feltiella acarisuga
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–27 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 15–20 days at 25°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%; high humidity supports gall-midge emergence.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Feltiella acarisuga Predatory gall midge Koppert Canada Light curative: 0.25 per m²
Curative: 10 per m² *
SPIDEND
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–27 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRequires a humid environment: RH > 80%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Micromus variegatus Predatory brown lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Micromus variegatus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
15–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 4 °CCrop climateLower activity limit according to the supplier; no upper activity limit stated. Adults are mainly active at night.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Nabis americoferus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Nabis americoferus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–28 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 50–70%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 5 per m²
Light curative: 25 per m²
Curative: 200 per m² *
Neoseiulus californicus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
16–32 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 40–80%. The sheet reports inactivity below 10°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 5 per m²
Light curative: 25 per m²
Curative: 200 per m² *
BioCalifornicus
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateEgg-to-adult development: about 4–10 days, depending on temperature; the species page does not pair these durations with individual temperature points.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Development threshold 10.3°C according to the manufacturer sheet. This is not a minimum for successful pest control. Tolerates a broad range of temperatures and dry conditions; no numerical optimum stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus Predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 5 per m²
Light curative: 25 per m²
Curative: 200 per m² *
Amblyseius californicus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
13–32 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 7–9 days at 25°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH >50%.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 5 per m²
Light curative: 25 per m²
Curative: 200 per m² *
SPICAL
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
13–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateSensitive to RH < 60%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus + Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory-mite mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
SpiderGuard Flex
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 200 per m²
Light curative: 300 per m²
Curative: 500 per m² *
Neoseiulus cucumeris
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >65%; no complete activity range stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus fallacis Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Neoseiulus fallacis
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateThe sheet reports inactivity below 10°C. Development takes about 7–10 days at 25°C and 15–20 days at 15°C. These are development data, not an optimum or a complete activity range.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Neoseiulus fallacis + Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory-mite mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
SpiderGuard Ace
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Orius insidiosus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Orius insidiosus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–30 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–70%; the supplier recommends use from March to October.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 6 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Phytoseiulus persimilis
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–27 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >60%. The sheet reports a life cycle of about 5 days at 25°C and 25 days at 15°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 6 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
BioPersimilis
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not statedTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateManufacturer sheet: egg-to-adult development about 20 days at 15°C and 3 days at 30°C. These are development data, not an optimum. Release in mild early-morning or late-afternoon temperatures.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 6 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Phytoseiulus persimilis
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
13–27 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 5 days at 30°C and 25 days at 15°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH >70%; supplier reports no efficacy above 30°C.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 2 per m²
Light curative: 6 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
SPIDEX
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
15–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07 · 15–25 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07 · 13–27 °C
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH ≥70%; product page gives best performance at 13–27°C and no efficacy above 30°C. Earlier general species source states 15–25°C; these ranges have not been merged.Climate source · 2026-10-07Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Stethorus punctillum Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Stethorus punctillum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Spider mites Stethorus punctillum Predatory beetle Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Stethorus punctillum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
16–35 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 18–25 days at 25°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 30–90%; below 12°C adults may remain active and feed but do not fly. The page title names Feltiella; the text used explicitly names Stethorus punctillum.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Spider mites Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 100 per m² *
Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil / growing mediaLife cycle: about 18 days at 20°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Effective from about 15°C in moist soil or growing media; no complete optimum or activity range stated.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Amblydromalus limonicus Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 50 per m²
Light curative: 100 per m²
Curative: 250 per m² *
LIMONICA
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 10 per m²
Light curative: 20 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius andersoni
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
15–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–80%. Short days and cooler temperatures may induce diapause and reduce winter activity.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Thrips Amblyseius cucumeris Predatory mite Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Amblyseius cucumeris
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
15–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07Climate source · 2026-10-07Species and climate source · 2026-10-07 · 15–25 °C
> 10 °CCrop climateThe supplier reports much slower establishment and predation below 15°C. Life cycle about 6 days at 25°C; over 12 days below 20°C. Activity above 10°C does not guarantee adequate control. RH >70%; the species page reports no efficacy above 30°C.Climate source · 2026-10-07 · > 10 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07 · Actief >10 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius swirskii
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateGood performance at 20–32°C according to the species page; no complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
BioSwirski
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius swirskii
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >70% according to the species page; no complete activity range stated.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
SWIRSKI-MITE
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateNot effective below 18 °C; sensitive to RH < 60%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Anystis baccarum Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anystis baccarum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
24 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Release location in the cropRecommendation for the release location; RH > 70%. No complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Beneficial insect mix Mixed beneficial-insect product Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Bug Box
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Biobee Canada Not publicly available
BioAtheta
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Dalotia coriaria Predatory beetle Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Dalotia coriaria
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
25 °C (24 h)Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 21 days at 21°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Average greenhouse temperature over 24 hours; RH >60%. Does not survive flooding or freezing; no diapause under greenhouse conditions.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Gaeolaelaps gillespiei + Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory-mite mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anatis DuoGuard
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 200 per m²
Light curative: 300 per m²
Curative: 500 per m² *
Neoseiulus cucumeris
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >65%; no complete activity range stated.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 200 per m²
Light curative: 300 per m²
Curative: 500 per m² *
BioCucumeris
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 200 per m²
Light curative: 300 per m²
Curative: 500 per m² *
THRIPEX
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
15–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateNot effective above 30 °C; sensitive to RH < 70%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Orius insidiosus Predatory bug Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Orius insidiosus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateSupplier mentions 15°C under ideal greenhouse conditions without a temperature range. RH >60%; more than 12 hours of light. Diapause in autumn or with less than 12 hours of daylight.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Orius insidiosus Predatory bug Koppert Canada Not publicly available
THRIPOR-I
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
>20 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLower temperatures significantly slow development. No complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Soil-dwelling predator mix Soil-dwelling predator mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anatis TrioGuard
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
BioSf
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Thrips Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Steinernema feltiae
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Application conditionsApplication: 10–28°C in soil/growing media, or air temperature for sprays. Efficacy decreases outside this range. Moist substrate required; avoid direct sunlight. Mixing water: 15–20°C.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Steinernema feltiae Beneficial nematode Koppert Canada Not publicly available
ENTONEM
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
14–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-05 · 14–26 °CClimate source · 2026-10-06 · 14–26 °C
10–31 °CSoil/substrate or foliage, depending on applicationTemperature at the application site; follow the application method in the source.Climate source · 2026-10-05 · 10–31 °CClimate source · 2026-10-06
Thrips Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 100 per m² *
Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Soil / growing mediaLife cycle: about 18 days at 20°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.Effective from about 15°C in moist soil or growing media; no complete optimum or activity range stated.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Thrips Stratiolaelaps scimitus Soil-dwelling predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 100 per m² *
ENTOMITE-M
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not statedClimate source · 2026-10-07
≥ 15 °CSoil/substrate climateCanadian supplier page: at least 15°C for successful use. Moist, loose substrate rich in organic matter; no numerical optimum stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Amblydromalus limonicus Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 50 per m²
Light curative: 100 per m²
Curative: 250 per m² *
LIMONICA
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius swirskii
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateGood performance at 20–32°C according to the species page; no complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Biobee Canada Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
BioSwirski
Product sourceNeeds Verification · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Crop Defenders Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
Amblyseius swirskii
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH >70% according to the species page; no complete activity range stated.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mite Koppert Canada Preventive: 20 per m²
Light curative: 50 per m²
Curative: 100 per m² *
SWIRSKI-MITE
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–32 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateNot effective below 18 °C; sensitive to RH < 60%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Anystis baccarum Predatory mite Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Anystis baccarum
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
24 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Release location in the cropRecommendation for the release location; RH > 70%. No complete activity range stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Beneficial insect mix Mixed beneficial-insect product Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Bug Box
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Chrysoperla carnea Predatory lacewing Anatis Bioprotection Preventive: 1 per m²
Light curative: 10 per m²
Curative: 50 per m² *
Chrysoperla carnea
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Delphastus catalinae Predatory beetle Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Delphastus catalinae
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Dicyphus hesperus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Dicyphus hesperus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–35 °CTechnical sheet · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH ≥60%; the sheet specifies at least 13 hours of light and temperature >15°C. Life cycle about 5 weeks at 25°C and 8 weeks at 20°C.Technical sheet · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Encarsia formosa Parasitic wasp Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Encarsia formosa — bulk
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Encarsia formosa — cards
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 50–70%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Encarsia formosa Parasitic wasp Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Encarsia formosa
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CSpecies and climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateLife cycle: about 18–28 days at 25°C.Development data; not an optimum or a complete activity range.RH 60–80%.Species and climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Encarsia formosa Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Not publicly available
EN-STRIP
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
20–25 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateControl may be insufficient below a 24-hour average of 17 °C.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Encarsia formosa + Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic-wasp mix Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Encarsia & Eretmocerus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Encarsia formosa + Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic-wasp mix Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Encarsia-Eret MIX
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Encarsia formosa + Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic-wasp mix Koppert Canada Not publicly available
ENERMIX
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic wasp Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Eretmocerus eremicus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic wasp Crop Defenders Not publicly available
Eretmocerus eremicus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-09-21
Not stated
Not stated
Whitefly Eretmocerus eremicus Parasitic wasp Koppert Canada Not publicly available
ERCAL
Product sourceSupplier Source · 2026-09-21
≥ 20 °C (24 h)Climate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateStill active above 30 °C; complete range not stated.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Nabis americoferus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Nabis americoferus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–28 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 50–70%.Climate source · 2026-10-07
Whitefly Orius insidiosus Predatory bug Anatis Bioprotection Not publicly available
Orius insidiosus
Product sourceCanadian Source · 2026-10-07
20–30 °CClimate source · 2026-10-07
Other climate informationComplete activity range not stated.Crop climateRH 60–70%; the supplier recommends use from March to October.Climate source · 2026-10-07

* BerryKonsult application rate because supplier application rates are not available.

Canadian context: Biological control organisms are regulated in Canada. Confirm current Ontario availability and the release program with a Canadian supplier before ordering. CFIA biological control requirements.

This table is a decision-support overview, not a release prescription. Always use the current supplier instructions and verify compatibility with pesticides already applied to the crop. Source set checked September 21, 2026.

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